Module 5: [Technology and Thesis Statements]

Welcome to Module 5

 

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Module Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

Module Objective #1: Evaluate and explain what makes a strong, coherent thesis statement

Module Objective #2: Create a working thesis statement

Module Objective #3: Describe the difference between scholarly and popular sources

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To Do

Please read/watch all of the module learning materials (readings, presentations, videos, etc.) and complete all assignments/assessments listed below. If you have questions, please contact the course instructor or ask in the Questions About This Course forum.

 

Readings and Presentations:

• Carr, Nicholas. “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” (Norton Reader 317)
• Twenge, Jean A. “Have Smart Phones Destroyed a Generation” (Norton Reader 343)
• The Little Seagull pages 116-138

Assignments/Assessments:

• Carr and Twenge argument questions
• Thesis statements
• Scholarly and popular sources

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